“I’m going to the doctor,” Mom says. “Why?” Happy Boy asks, using his favorite word. “So he can check on the baby,” Mom answers. “Be…
Personal Political & Social Views: Social Media
As I’ve said before, I’m a woman with strong opinions. That includes political opinions. Much more than I’ve ever shared. After all, my dad is…
The Value of Silence
A couple of weeks ago, I watched a volcano erupt on social media. As with most volcanoes, there were signs that danger was coming. The…
The Adventures of the Super Kids: Friendly Boy’s Appetite
Friendly Boy loves to have fun. He loves to watch his shows and play with his siblings and build with blocks. He loves to make…
An Unusual Appetite Loss
I haven’t written in two months. I haven’t had the appetite for it. The thought of sitting at the computer and typing out words and…
Motherhood & the Book of Mormon
I’ve been short-tempered lately, especially with my children. I told myself it’s because of self-isolation and social distancing. We’ve been inside for too long. With…
The Research Rabbit Hole
I’ve always loved research—research and learning. I remember being assigned to write an essay about lions in the 1st grade. It was my first research…
Birthday in Isolation
How do you celebrate your birthday in isolation? This was the question I faced when I realized having an early-May birthday meant celebrating with social…
The Adventures of the Super Kids: Friendly Boy Practices His Powers
Friendly Boy can’t sit still. Where there are friends to be made, he needs to make them. Church is a great place to make friends.…
Series Review: Goblin
A 900-year-old general, unable to die, but no longer quite living. A grim reaper who knows he committed a great sin in his earthly life…